PANDEMIC THREAT TO BAXTERS JOBS

Food firm Baxters could close its restaurant and retail outlet in Moray with the loss of up to 30 jobs.

The Fochabers-based business – famed for its soups and preserves – has a Highland Village visitors centre in the town.

Baxters said the coronavirus pandemic had “exacerbated the already challenging trading conditions”.

It has begun a consultation process with employees regarding the potential closure.